Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

39.7°F
Sunny
Sunny
35.9°F
40.4°F
100%
SE 5.4 mph
11.3 mph
37.3°F
33.1°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 62°F
L: 37°F
Heavy rain
Sat
H: 53°F
L: 31°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 33°F
L: 27°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 43°F
L: 26°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 53°F
L: 40°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.95 μg/m3
PM10: 5.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 6:34 AM
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:31 AM - 4:01 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
6:04 AM - 7:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:21AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1120 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, and Otsego. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:02AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Historic flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1058 AM EDT, ongoing historic flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and potentially longer. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Historic flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Historic flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM EDT, ongoing historic flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days, with additional rainfall anticipated tonight, heaviest across Emmet County. - Large portions of Emmet and Cheboygan counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:25AM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:25 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1122 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 9 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Friday, April 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
62.1°F
37.4°F
50.1°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.16 μg/m3
PM10: 8.92 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 6:34 AM
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:31 AM - 4:01 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
6:04 AM - 7:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
52.6°F
30.6°F
42.1°F
85%
3.11 in
89%
0%
18.1 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.86 μg/m3
PM10: 3.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 7:01 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:25 AM - 4:55 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 PM - 11:43 PM
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
32.9°F
27°F
29.5°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.81 μg/m3
PM10: 2.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 7:35 AM
Moon Transit: 3:44 PM
Moonset: 12:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:24 AM - 5:54 AM
3:14 PM - 5:44 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:05 AM - 8:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
42.5°F
26.4°F
33.7°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
11 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.89 μg/m3
PM10: 3.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 8:22 AM
Moon Transit: 4:48 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:27 AM - 6:57 AM
4:18 PM - 6:48 PM

Minor Periods

7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
52.8°F
39.6°F
45.5°F
71%
0.02 in
79%
0%
19 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.34 μg/m3
PM10: 5.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 9:21 AM
Moon Transit: 5:53 PM
Moonset: 1:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:32 AM - 8:02 AM
5:23 PM - 7:53 PM

Minor Periods

8:51 AM - 10:21 AM
12:51 AM - 2:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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